Articles by Eddie Byun

Eddie Byun

Eddie Byun is an associate professor of Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology. He is the author of the award winning book "Justice Awakening," "Praying for Your Pastor" and "Praying for Your Missionary." Eddie is also the executive producer of Save My Seoul, an award winning documentary about sex trafficking in South Korea. He has pastored for over 25 years in Canada, South Korea, Australia and the U.S. Eddie lives with his wife and son in Irvine, Calif.

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Grieving and Groaning: A Prayer Guide for Afghanistan
Eddie Byun — September 06, 2021
This blog post was originally published on August 23, 2021. There’s a meme that’s been making the rounds recently of a man running but another man...
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애통하고 탄식하라 : 아프가니스탄을 위한 기도 안내서
Eddie Byun — September 06, 2021
This blog post was originally published in English on August 23, 2021. 최근에 SNS에서 유명한 이미지 중에 한 남자가 달리고 있는데 그 뒤를 또 다른 남자가 바짝 따라붙는 이미지가 있다. 앞의 남자는...
Talbot Magazine
A Time for Justice
Four reasons why the church must lead the way in pursuing justice
Eddie Byun — June 16, 2021
My years of pastoring and teaching in South Korea took me down some unusual paths. It started out so “normal” in the early years of ministry —...
Talbot Magazine
New Program Roundup: Summer 2021
An introduction to the latest programs arriving this summer and fall.
Eddie Byun, Brandon Cash, Dave Keehn, Gary Manning Jr — June 16, 2021
Master of Divinity Now Offered Fully Online Talbot School of Theology is launching its widely respected Master of Divinity in a fully online...
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A Prayer for This Hour
Eddie Byun — March 19, 2021
Below is a short prayer I felt led to pray over our nation in light of recent events. Father, release the power of the Holy Spirit to convict the...
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The Power of Media as a Tool for Ministry and Justice
Eddie Byun — September 16, 2020
Almost half of my 25 years in pastoral ministry were spent in South Korea. When I first went there, out of total obedience to God, I couldn’t speak...
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How Do We Respond to the Crisis of this Hour?
Eddie Byun — June 11, 2020
We are a nation that is deeply hurting. And we are a nation in crisis.
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How Should We Think About Death?
Eddie Byun — May 27, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic now reaching over 340,000 deaths worldwide, and 100,000 deaths in the US alone, there is great mourning all around us....
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When It’s Not Safer at Home
Eddie Byun — May 07, 2020
With the alarming rise of abuse and even trafficking happening during this global crisis, we must not forget these victims in our prayers and in our acts of loving support.
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Dear Church, It is Not Business as Usual
It is a Season to Repent, Fast and Pray.
Eddie Byun — May 04, 2020
Dear Church. This is not business as usual with the exception that everything is online now. People have died by the thousands over the past few...
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A Prayer Guide for North Korea
Eddie Byun — April 27, 2020
There has been reports recently of the North Korean leader, Kim Jung Un, being in frail condition with his health. While we don’t know his true...
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Preparing Your Church for the Next Wave of Challenges
The Next Two Challenges the Church Must Prepare For in the COVID-19 Era
Eddie Byun — April 16, 2020
As the reality of this COVID-19 pandemic settles in more and more, with no clear end in sight, the stress and strains on relationships and within...
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Turning Trials into Treasures
James 1:1-18
Eddie Byun — April 13, 2020
A number of my past congregation members recently asked me to re-post some sermons that can encourage them during this unique season we are in. So...
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Prayers We Must Pray in This Hour
A Prayer Guide for the Church During COVID-19
Eddie Byun — April 09, 2020
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God....
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Seven Things to Do in This Season of Uncertainty
Eddie Byun — April 07, 2020
A Surprising New Season The world has changed this year in ways none of us would’ve ever anticipated. While this has surprised most of us, this...
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Online Resources for Homeschooling
Eddie Byun — March 23, 2020
In God's interesting humor and sovereignty, I've been "homeschooling" Enoch after he came home from his regular school since we moved to LA at the...